November 16, 2012

2012John Chapman, Australian evangelist and academic (born 1930)^[†]

John Charles Chapman, affectionately known as "Chappo", was an Australian preacher, Bible teacher and evangelist associated with the Sydney Anglican diocese. He wrote several books, including A Fresh Start; Know and Tell the Gospel; Setting Hearts on Fire, A Sinner's Guide to Holiness; and Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life, all published by Matthias Media. The Australian edition of A Fresh Start has sold nearly 40,000 copies since 1999.

2012Subhash Dutta, Bangladeshi actor and director (born 1930)^[†]

Subhash Dutta was a Bangladeshi filmmaker, theater and film actor. He started his career as a commercial artist. Dutta was heavily influenced by Satyajit Ray and his deep affection towards Satyajit earned him the nickname "Duttajit".

2012Patrick Edlinger, French mountaineer (born 1960)^[†]

Patrick Edlinger was a professional French rock climber. Edlinger is considered a pioneer and a legend of sport climbing. He was the second-ever climber in history to ascend routes of grade 7c (5.12d) with Nymphodalle (1979), and grade 7c+ (5.13a) with Le Toit (1981). He was the first-ever climber in history to onsight routes of grade 7b+ (5.12c) with Captain crochet (1982), and grade 7c (5.12d) with La Polka des Ringards (1982).

2012Aliu Mahama, Ghanaian engineer and politician, 3rd Vice President of Ghana (born 1946)^[†]

Alhaji Aliu Mahama was a Ghanaian engineer and politician who was Vice-President of Ghana from 7 January 2001 to 7 January 2009. A member of the New Patriotic Party, he was Ghana's first Muslim Vice-President.

2012Eliyahu Nawi, Iraqi-Israeli lawyer, judge, and politician (born 1920)^[†]

Eliyahu Nawi was a judge, lawyer, poet, politician, Bible investigator, and mayor of Beersheba.

2012Bob Scott, New Zealand rugby player (born 1921)^[†]

Robert William Henry Scott was a New Zealand rugby union player who represented the All Blacks between 1946 and 1954.